Kaspersky said on the 13th that it took part in the WSIS Forum 2026 (World Summit on the Information Society Forum 2026) held in Geneva, Switzerland, on the 6th to 10th of last month, as well as major international forums discussing the future of artificial intelligence (AI), to discuss international cooperation in cybersecurity and ways to build governance for the responsible use of technology.
The WSIS Forum is a global multi-stakeholder cooperation platform based on the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) process led by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). This year's event brought together governments, regulators, corporations, and officials from United Nations agencies to discuss digital development and international cooperation.
Kaspersky held a special session on the 7th of last month under the theme "Enhancing and strengthening cybersecurity for small and medium-sized enterprises for sustainable development." The session addressed cybersecurity threats facing small and medium-sized enterprises, response strategies, and the impact of new technologies such as AI on the security environment.
In particular, participants discussed ways to strengthen the cybersecurity capabilities of small and medium-sized enterprises that struggle to invest in security due to expense burdens, the role of national institutions in bolstering cyber resilience, and options for cross-border cooperation through international organizations.
Kaspersky also took part in AI-related international events linked to the WSIS Forum. In the "UN Global AI Governance Dialogue," it discussed AI policy and governance and international cooperation with government officials from various countries.
At the ITU Kaleidoscope academic conference, the company presented research findings and recommendations for the responsible use of AI in Africa. At the "AI for Good Global Summit," it stressed that in the era of "agentic AI," where AI agents interact with diverse systems, countries need to strengthen cross-border cyber incident response frameworks to build trust.